California · Camping · Kernville

Headquarters

HeadquartersPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
42
sites
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Headquarters open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Headquarters, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 42 sites for RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 2,787 ft
  • Near KernvilleKern River Ranger District · Sequoia National Forest

Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Headquarters

    Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      61° / 31°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 33°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 36°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 40°

      4 wet

    5. May

      80° / 48°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 56°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 63°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      98° / 62°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      92° / 56°

      1 wet

    10. Oct

      81° / 46°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      69° / 36°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 31°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kern River Ph 3, CA, 1.1 mi away at 2,703 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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